7 deaths linked to faulty blood glucose monitors as FDA issues safety warning [FOX Business Network]
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a stark warning Tuesday about malfunctioning blood glucose monitoring devices that may have contributed to seven deaths and hundreds of serious injuries. Medical equipment manufacturer Abbott also alerted users and health distributors last Monday, urging them to immediately stop using or dispose of all FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensor and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus Sensor devices. The FDA described the issue as a "potentially high-risk" problem. "As of November 14, 2025, Abbott has reported 736 serious injuries and seven deaths associated with this issue," the FDA said. Abbott noted that 57 of the "severe adverse events" occurred in the U.S., and none of the deaths took place in the country. Both the FDA and Abbott warned that the monitors may "provide incorrect low glucose readings" and advised patients to check whether their sensors are affected. "Abbott initiated a medical device correction for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Lib
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